About Us

Jim and Jeanette DeRose (and mascot Riverside Rabbit) invite you to enjoy Riverside Inn's uniquely decorated themed guest rooms, intimate ambiance, and cordial and attentive service!

Since the spring of 2003, Jim and Jeanette DeRose have owned and operated Riverside Inn in Cold Spring. The DeRose family has a long history in the hospitality industry having owned and operated vacation property rentals in Minnesota including Riverside Resort and Serenity Shores. They also offer a premier oceanfront paradise retreat and family vacation destination rental - Riverside Aloha - on the Garden Island of Kauai, Hawaii.

When visiting Central Minnesota you'll enjoy staying at Riverside Inn, a welcome escape where you can relax and unwind, letting the fresh, pine-scented air clear your mind. A premier all-season hotel near the Sauk River, Riverside Inn is designed with the intimacy and warmth of a cozy inn, with 22 uniqely themed guest rooms and suites. We invite you to step out of the hustle and bustle of life into a relaxed state of mind and a peaceful night's rest!

Sara Ward

Riverside Inn is managed by Sara Ward and her elite team. Sara is active in the daily operation of the Inn and works in every facet of the business. Sara brings ingenuity and dedication to Riverside Inn and recognizes the importance of the family's long-standing trademarks of cleanliness, friendliness, and personalized service.

Uniquely connected to Riverside Inn via the Sauk River waterway is the Riverside Resort in Richmond, a haven that captures the spirit of an up-north retreat with magnificent craftsmanship and views. Located on Cedar Island Lake, Riverside Resort features a variety of deluxe housekeeping cottage rentals plus two year 'round vacation home rentals, and offers an abundance of activities as varied as people's interests. In other words, away fade the words, "There's nothing to do!"

Sun-dappled lakefront and an amazing meandering river system, not to mention all the Riverside Resort amenities, offers a wealth of year 'round activities - perfect for a vacation with your family, friends, or large group. The DeRose's, with their rich hospitality history as one of the oldest family-owned, family-oriented vacation resorts in the state of Minnesota, respectfully follows in the footsteps of those who came before to carry on the natural splendor and to simply provide the best that Minnesota has to offer!

Whether you dream of a vacation full of sport and activity, or one of restful relaxation, a Riverside retreat is your passport to cherished vacation memories. With 84 years of Memory Making experience, you can count on each Riverside property to provide you with a myriad of fun times and cherished memories that will last a lifetime!